LeSpleen

The third eye, for me, is about accessing the unconscious consciously.
Our minds are constantly trying to sell us ideas about who we are, who we should be, what we should want, what is right or wrong, and what we should be afraid of.
Sometimes we become so attached to those thoughts that we forget they are just thoughts.
For me, the third eye is also about letting go. Letting go of the need to control everything, of the stories my mind creates, and of the need to immediately understand or define everything I feel.

When I paint, I try to enter that space. I allow images, creatures, symbols and emotions to emerge without asking them to make sense first. It’s almost like stepping outside of the constant conversation happening in my head and observing what exists underneath it.

Maybe opening the third eye isn’t about seeing more. Maybe it’s about letting go of some of the things that stop us from seeing.

And I think this is something I’m constantly exploring, not only through my art, but through life. Learning to let go a little more, control a little less, and stay open to what comes through.

If you’d like to discover more about this artwork and the story behind it, the full documentary about how I painted the double-decker bus and the meaning behind the piece is now on my YouTube channel!

And a huge thank you to @nathaliaanzolaphoto , who helped me bring this story to life through video, for all the time, creativity and care she put into it, and, in general, for just being an amazing human to have around throughout this journey. ❤️
Full documentary now on YouTube, link in bio.

What does it mean to you?
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